Mbta project development & ISO operations partner for regenerative braking capture energy storage

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a partner to provide services related to the development, implementation, and operation of a regenerative braking capture energy storage system. The primary objectives of this project are to recover released train braking energy, reduce peak utility demand, and enable revenue-generating participation in ISO markets. The contract consists of a 12-month rollout pilot, followed by two years of technical project management and ISO market operations. The selected vendor must provide a transit-industry tested and patented lithium-ion battery-based storage solution and enabling software. Key deliverables include the initial pilot rollout, ongoing project management, and ISO market operations. Vendors must demonstrate experience and capabilities in the transit industry, energy storage, and ISO market participation. The MBTA has utilized a Due Diligence Posting to ensure the process is open, fair, and competitive, and is inviting any other interested and qualified vendors to submit documentation.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The MBTA has identified Viridity Energy Solutions Inc. as the proposed partner, but is open to alternative proposals that can provide comparable or better offers. The proposed contract pricing is structured in three phases, with a total contract value of $0.00. The MBTA will determine the project resourcing on an annual basis based on the needs of the Project Manager.